Posts Tagged jump


How Important Is Your Diet And Sleep Pattern To Vertical Jump Training?

By on Sunday, May 15th, 2011 | No Comments

When it comes to vertical jump training, there is much more to it than working out and pumping iron. Of course you will be able to build muscle if all you do is lift weights, but eventually your muscles are going to become overworked and cause more harm than good. This is precisely why your [...]

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Learn How To Jump Higher

By on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | No Comments

So you want to learn how to jump higher? Many athletes for all different kinds of sports wish they had that 40 inch vertical jump, but few know how to achieve it. While some are born with the gift, most have to work at increasing their vertical leap. The key is understanding two kinds of [...]

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What Is A Jump Shot?

By on Monday, May 9th, 2011 | No Comments

A jump shot refers to making the cue ball come off the table surface before making contact with another object ball. By placing extreme spin on the ball and elevating the butt of the cue while shooting, you can make the cue ball jump. Beginners often shoot a jump shot by hitting the cue ball [...]

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Top 5 Things To Look For In A Vertical Jump Program

By on Saturday, May 7th, 2011 | No Comments

If you’re looking to improve your basketball skills and want to jump higher or even dunk, vertical jump programs can help you out. Which jump programs actually deliver the goods though? There are so many different ones out there, and most of them make claims that they can’t back up. If gaining 15 inches to [...]

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2 Muscles To Focus On With Your Vertical Jump Workouts

By on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 | No Comments

If you are looking to increase your vertical leap, there are two muscles in particular you will need to focus on; quadriceps and calves. Of course, you can benefit from increasing the strength in all of your leg muscles, but those two muscles in particular will give you the strength and power needed to jump [...]

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How To Jump Higher Faster

By on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 | No Comments

By now you may have tried out countless vertical leap programs or special workouts that claim they can help you jump higher faster. You may have gotten some results, you may not have. Regardless, there are some secrets that few people even think of that can help drastically increase your leap. The first thing you [...]

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